Rochester Officer Denny Wright was stabbed in the face by a suspect while responding to a disturbance; his lawsuit stated he was not adequately warned about the man’s documented mental health history
From the 38th Annual Candlelight Vigil to the Police Unity Tour and K-9 memorial service, agencies across the country honored officers and K-9s who made the ultimate sacrifice
The demolished motorbikes were among more than 5,700 seized in 2026; the vehicles were snatched for being unregistered, uninsured, or having fake or altered plates
Officer Dylan Chase Owen, 26, had served with the Citronelle Police Department for two years and was named Rookie of the Year in 2025
Legislation passed by the Senate would allow officers to extend their service until age 62, while a bill passed by the House earlier this year would allow them to serve until age 65
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Practical strategies for leaders and recruiters to build staffing stability
How New Orleans aligns police, fire and EMS before, during and after major events — and what your agency can replicate immediately
Connect data, decisions and action across your agency
How critical leads get buried — and how to find them faster
What happens between the alert and the response — and why leadership decisions made early matter
What the data and the field reveal about where agencies lose candidates and how to keep them
From self-doubt to credibility tests, early-career challenges can define what comes next. This discussion explores how women navigate those pressures and build lasting career momentum
How automated reporting and synchronized dispatch and response can bridge staffing gaps and boost officer safety
How video, supported by connected data and automated tools, is shaping police response, reporting and post-incident review
The link between reduced burnout, improved retention and smarter workflows
The margin between prevention and response is shrinking — and the stakes are rising
Turn officer safety needs into competitive, fundable grant requests
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
New FAA approvals and advances in autonomy allow public safety agencies to scale drone programs, improving coverage and efficiency without increasing staffing
Reducing gaps and strengthening evidence with digital solutions
TimePilot helps investigators connect evidence faster, reduce backlogs and move cases forward with confidence
Learn how modern towing workflows can cut response times and clear scenes faster
Cumbersome and costly testing methods have long challenged first responders – this product changes that
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Practical patrol guidance for using pepper projectile systems to increase compliance, improve team coordination and reduce risk during high-stakes standoffs.
From breast cancer to mental health, awareness badges create powerful connections between officers and their communities
Trijicon’s new optic system combines magnification, red dot for variety of needs
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As alerts, bulletins and emails multiply, agencies are rethinking how to deliver the right intelligence to the right officer
OFF DUTY
Support first responders injured in the line of duty, new recruit education and the families of the fallen
A look at discounted tech, gear and personal essentials that align with patrol and off-duty needs
The skills that keep you steady on duty can leave you feeling exposed with the people you love
From policing communities to guiding anglers, one deputy’s second act proves there’s life beyond the badge
Stock up at 5.11 Tactical, grab a free meal at Chili’s, and enjoy more deals honoring U.S. military and first responders
These stores and restaurants are showing their gratitude to law enforcement officers with an abundance of discounts
An officer’s moving tribute to those who’ve worn the badge and now face the quiet struggle of life after service
From TSA compliance to real-world durability, these lock boxes earn high marks for officers who need lightweight, secure storage that performs under pressure
Building a positive off-duty identity, like Sgt. Andre Thomas’ work as a Sea World dolphin trainer, is vital for long-term wellness in public safety.
On National Punctuation Day, test your knowledge of punctuation
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